Sunday, September 27, 2009
Anger update...
I am proud of myself. I have made an effort and it is paying off. Since my initial post on my anger issues many situations have presented themselves, as they do, and I have took the higher road. I have controlled myself, took time to react and not yell first. This has resulted in not only a calmer household but a more relaxed me. Who'd have thunk it! My road op recovery will be a long and bumpy one, but one that I am traveling sure footed.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Poor baby
We were all having a great time in the backyard, sunning ourselves and swimming. Baby was on one of his usual bug hunts, checking under bushes with his little net and container. When all of a sudden I heard screams, crying and turned to see baby screeching at the top of his lungs. Poor baby had sat on a Fire Ants nest. Now being a Brit from NY this is new to me but Fire Ants are a stinging kind of ant that like to swarm.
I yelled for baby to jump into the pool and as I took of his swim shorts off there must have been 40 or 50 of those little buggers crawling all over him. Little welts developed all over his bum, upper thighs and stomach.
I rushed to the Web and found how to treat them (ice, Aloe Gel, Benadryl, just in case). Thankfully baby has no long term effects except that he initially wanted to return to NY until we told him he would have never met Ash (frog) in NY and then he realised he does still like Texas and went back to looking for Gecko's!
I yelled for baby to jump into the pool and as I took of his swim shorts off there must have been 40 or 50 of those little buggers crawling all over him. Little welts developed all over his bum, upper thighs and stomach.
I rushed to the Web and found how to treat them (ice, Aloe Gel, Benadryl, just in case). Thankfully baby has no long term effects except that he initially wanted to return to NY until we told him he would have never met Ash (frog) in NY and then he realised he does still like Texas and went back to looking for Gecko's!
Friday, September 25, 2009
One of them.......
It has happened, I have become one of them.......I took baby to school in my PJ's today! Don't ask, why, how or WTF Sara, just know I did and it will never happen again. Let's move on...
Thursday, September 24, 2009
ID theft
well, yes, it has happened to me. I have become a victim of identity theft. You read about it all the time, you take safety precautions and believe it will never happen to you, but it has and it will.
I received a call from Target regarding some unusual activity on my Target card. Well, there was charge for $114. 15 to something that no one has any idea what it is. A fraudulent claim has been filed, card cancelled and new one being issued but I'll be damned I am a victim.
How do I feel? Violated?, Nervous?, Anxious? none of those I am PISSED off! What has become to the integrity of the people of our fair country. I know it's only $114 and won't bankrupt me, but WTF, get your own damn credit, get your own job, stop leeching of me and every other law abiding citizen who works hard in this country not waiting for a handout. What happened to integrity and Honor? I would like to believe that they are words that still have some meaning in the world today.
Will this stop me from using credit cards? no, Will this stop me from Internet shopping? no, Will this make me change all passwords and user name? you betcha.
Finally....a kudos for Target for picking up on this so quickly, another reason to shop there!
I received a call from Target regarding some unusual activity on my Target card. Well, there was charge for $114. 15 to something that no one has any idea what it is. A fraudulent claim has been filed, card cancelled and new one being issued but I'll be damned I am a victim.
How do I feel? Violated?, Nervous?, Anxious? none of those I am PISSED off! What has become to the integrity of the people of our fair country. I know it's only $114 and won't bankrupt me, but WTF, get your own damn credit, get your own job, stop leeching of me and every other law abiding citizen who works hard in this country not waiting for a handout. What happened to integrity and Honor? I would like to believe that they are words that still have some meaning in the world today.
Will this stop me from using credit cards? no, Will this stop me from Internet shopping? no, Will this make me change all passwords and user name? you betcha.
Finally....a kudos for Target for picking up on this so quickly, another reason to shop there!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
My baby
It's official, Firstborn is all grown up. My little girl went off to camp today. She had her overloaded backpack, her sleeping bag and a grin from ear to ear. She was so excited. It is a camp thru the school and she will be gone 2 nights and 3 days. Did I feel teary eyed? maybe a little, but I think more then anything my heart was overflowing with pride. Once again, this child has proven to me her resilience , her strength and her readiness to grasp onto new experiences with a zest that is envious. What a child!
Now I am thru with the soppy stuff, Two nights, three days, no firstborn, no sibling squabbles with baby, no rolling of the eyes, no hands on the hips, Whooo Parrrrrtaaaay!
Now I am thru with the soppy stuff, Two nights, three days, no firstborn, no sibling squabbles with baby, no rolling of the eyes, no hands on the hips, Whooo Parrrrrtaaaay!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Anger
I will be the first to admit one of my biggest faults is I can be very quick tempered. I can anger easily and try extremely hard not to do so but succumb way to often. I hate it when I yell at my kids, or soulmate for something I should try to work out. I thank the lord everyday that soulmate is the calming force in my life because if he was anything like me, our house would be a tornado.
When such an incident occurs I hate the feelings I have after wards and do not want to feel like that anymore.
So I have made a vow to myself that I am conscientiously making more of an effort to hold my anger and take steps not to speak until the hot feeling has dissipated. and I am able to speak more controlled. To help me with this I am going to be honest with my posts and document incidences good and bad to make me more accountable.
I was reading a quote recently by an American Writer Ambrose Peirce and found this to be very pertinent so I though I would share.
"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret"
So wish me luck, my self improvement begins!
When such an incident occurs I hate the feelings I have after wards and do not want to feel like that anymore.
So I have made a vow to myself that I am conscientiously making more of an effort to hold my anger and take steps not to speak until the hot feeling has dissipated. and I am able to speak more controlled. To help me with this I am going to be honest with my posts and document incidences good and bad to make me more accountable.
I was reading a quote recently by an American Writer Ambrose Peirce and found this to be very pertinent so I though I would share.
"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret"
So wish me luck, my self improvement begins!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
How many.....
How many family members, in my household, does it take to change a toilet roll?......................
One, apparently just me!
One, apparently just me!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Book fair
I went to babys book fair at school to help out. My job was to help the kindergartners write their wish lists so they can go home to beg their parents for the money to buy the books. How cute are they and how their personalities shine through.
One quiet little girl with hair perfectly braided, with matching outfit, was writing her own list in her perfect handwriting, requesting assistance with a word here and there. All her books were TV shows, Suite life of Zack and Cody, Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place. I asked her which show was her favorite and she quietly replied "Wizards". She then added "I wish I was a Wizard" so I replied you do? what would would you wish for? And she smiled" I would wish to be a princess or a Queen, so I can have everything pink" now this might sound crazy but that made me smile ear to ear with warmth and memories.
I remember the days when Firstborn wanted everything pink, wanted to be a princess and thought her mum was the Queen of all the land! Now, she just told me she wants to shop at Aeropostale (Could luck with that one, by the way), loves black and goth style (but not creepy Goth just cool Goth to be cool with skirts and keds but also to have girly days too) and now tells her mother not to help her with her math homework because "we all know your no good at math" and rolls her eyes when I try to help because what could her mum possibly know. Ahhhhhhhhh... where did the days go of castles and dragons go?
Oh well, I still have baby right? ...Right?.....baby?.......baby? "I'm playing the Wii mum, and is dad home because he is the only one that can help me this, oh and by the way mum, video games don't ruin your brain!"
Quincy?................Quincy?...................
Thursday, September 17, 2009
In Memory of our dear friend Billy
"THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Army Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
'Step forward now, Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?'
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
~Author Unknown~"
The Army Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
'Step forward now, Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?'
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
'Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'
~Author Unknown~"
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Changes
Since we have now been in Texas for over 4 months I really feel we have settled in and this is home. I still miss my NY friends and family of course but home is where my family is so here we are! The weather is still pleasant though we had a spat of rain for 4 days. I say that lightly as it down poured consistently for 4 days! but other then that the weather is amazing, even with the rain it was a "cool" 78 degrees. The kids have settled in school really well, baby is moving in leaps and bounds with his reading and speech is improving as well. Firstborn has made some nice Friends from good families. The schools here have a wonderful computerized system much to Firstborns disdain. I can log on to the schools portal and observe any of Firstborns work. I also receive emails if there is a failing grade or an assignment not handed in on time. It is a great interactive system and help us as parents to become hands on with our kids education. I can not even compare it to our last historic adventures in the NY school system.
Anyway, since I now exclusively work from home I figure I can change things about myself since I do not meet anyone on a professional basis, (maybe I should say experiment??). The first thing I go for is my hair. Now, I am not a shrinking violet, I know it is very hard to tell, but I will admit I have always been a bit of an attention grabber and my hair has been many hues for that reason. I am a natural, alright I admit, don't know my natural color, it has been so long , maybe I'm gray but I doubt it, I have been all colors of the spectrum most recently black which everyone seemed to approve. So here I am standing in the aisle at Walmart, staring like a kid in a candy sore, at all the hair colors. Hmmmmmmmmm? Shall I do fuchsia highlights with the black, shall I go back to blond? or chestnut, it is fall? decisions, decisions, wait... what is this?...a system to deprive your hair of all color so you can start with a fresh canvas..... throw that in the basket, ...ohhhhhhhhh I like this, mahogany red with Cinnamon highlights, OK that's the one.
Come home, use the hair stripping system, leave on 25 minutes, while waiting do some work, oh crap it has been 35 minutes, oh well, will only make it better right???. Wash that off, now the mahogany all over color, more work another 25 minutes, wash that of.... now for the Cinnamon highlights, a little here, a little there, wait another 20 minutes or so, dog needs to go out, oh boy another 30 minutes, wash that off and voila........a multicolored head of red, rich brown, orange?, yellow?, a left over black mmmmmmmmmm.
Family comes home actually like this new rainbow do so will keep it for a while...... maybe
Anyway, since I now exclusively work from home I figure I can change things about myself since I do not meet anyone on a professional basis, (maybe I should say experiment??). The first thing I go for is my hair. Now, I am not a shrinking violet, I know it is very hard to tell, but I will admit I have always been a bit of an attention grabber and my hair has been many hues for that reason. I am a natural, alright I admit, don't know my natural color, it has been so long , maybe I'm gray but I doubt it, I have been all colors of the spectrum most recently black which everyone seemed to approve. So here I am standing in the aisle at Walmart, staring like a kid in a candy sore, at all the hair colors. Hmmmmmmmmm? Shall I do fuchsia highlights with the black, shall I go back to blond? or chestnut, it is fall? decisions, decisions, wait... what is this?...a system to deprive your hair of all color so you can start with a fresh canvas..... throw that in the basket, ...ohhhhhhhhh I like this, mahogany red with Cinnamon highlights, OK that's the one.
Come home, use the hair stripping system, leave on 25 minutes, while waiting do some work, oh crap it has been 35 minutes, oh well, will only make it better right???. Wash that off, now the mahogany all over color, more work another 25 minutes, wash that of.... now for the Cinnamon highlights, a little here, a little there, wait another 20 minutes or so, dog needs to go out, oh boy another 30 minutes, wash that off and voila........a multicolored head of red, rich brown, orange?, yellow?, a left over black mmmmmmmmmm.
Family comes home actually like this new rainbow do so will keep it for a while...... maybe
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Have you ever seen a dog disgusted with life?
A couple of Weeks ago, my pooch , Quincy had to go to the groomers. He was looking gorgeous, just how I like him all white and fluffy, but we are in Texas, it is 100 Degrees and the dog's coat had to go. We took him to the local Petco. Soulmate dropped him off. Now, soulmate loves our dog as much as life itself but it is a bit of an insult to his ego that his dog of choice is a white fluffy Cock-A-poo and not a British Mastiff. Soulmate therefore instructed the groomer to ensure his dog looked manly! Later I get the call from Petco that Quince was ready for pick up. Well, I now have a skinny "Manly" white dog with bushy eyebrows . As you may or not know I am British, so I am unsure if you have heard of the Susan Boyle, Simon Cowell's discovery on Britain's got talent, before the makeover, but that is now my dog!
Anyway, I digress, following grooming, Quincy has been licking his paw, which is not unusual however a few days ago I noticed a nice red bump. Quincy has been licking this crazily and it has been growing and getting bloody. I tried a sock, I tried antiseptic spray with a deterrent, but the last laugh is on me as Quincy LOVED the taste and continued.
Decided it was tine for a vet visit. Quincy has been diagnosed with a Histocytoma, a benign (thank God) tumour that regresses on it's own if the dog stops licking it. If not he will need to have it surgically removed along with the digit. So treatment consist of antibiotics and monitoring. Now, back to the title of this blog entry. To stop himself from licking his paw Quincy has to wear an Elizabethan collar. Now, I put the collar on and after the initial scratching he didn't put up too much fuss until I went to make lunch. Quincy came running into the Kitchen and bounced off the Island, decided to try to pass on the other side and bounced off that too. Quincy is now getting irritated and decided to try one final attempt so he rubs up to me and shoves the collar in the back of my legs to get my attention! Disgusted with the state of affairs, Quincy slouches off.
Feeling sorry for the little guy albeit extremely amused I decided to find him. He is standing in my office, as still as a statue, with a look on his face that just said it all. "why, oh why did you do this to me mum!"
Shame Soulmate had the camera as it was a classic!
Anyway, I digress, following grooming, Quincy has been licking his paw, which is not unusual however a few days ago I noticed a nice red bump. Quincy has been licking this crazily and it has been growing and getting bloody. I tried a sock, I tried antiseptic spray with a deterrent, but the last laugh is on me as Quincy LOVED the taste and continued.
Decided it was tine for a vet visit. Quincy has been diagnosed with a Histocytoma, a benign (thank God) tumour that regresses on it's own if the dog stops licking it. If not he will need to have it surgically removed along with the digit. So treatment consist of antibiotics and monitoring. Now, back to the title of this blog entry. To stop himself from licking his paw Quincy has to wear an Elizabethan collar. Now, I put the collar on and after the initial scratching he didn't put up too much fuss until I went to make lunch. Quincy came running into the Kitchen and bounced off the Island, decided to try to pass on the other side and bounced off that too. Quincy is now getting irritated and decided to try one final attempt so he rubs up to me and shoves the collar in the back of my legs to get my attention! Disgusted with the state of affairs, Quincy slouches off.
Feeling sorry for the little guy albeit extremely amused I decided to find him. He is standing in my office, as still as a statue, with a look on his face that just said it all. "why, oh why did you do this to me mum!"
Shame Soulmate had the camera as it was a classic!
Monday, August 24, 2009
First Day
Today is my kids first day of school in Texas. Now, anyone who knows me knows I'm not the sappy kind but there is something about the first day that chokes me up. They look so cleanly scrubbed, excited for the what the day may bring and sooooooo grown up.
Baby is entering first grade. He walked tall carrying his new backpack wondering what friends he will meet and trying to desperately to remember his address and phone number so he can "tell all his new friends".
First born looked so pretty, with a new haircut and clothes. Wanting to walk home from school, worrying about taking a shower in Gym, where her locker will be and wondering how many friends she will make. The both of them are so grown up and time has just gone by in a blink of an eye.
I am so proud of my kids that I can drag them across the country from NY to TX, that they settle into their new life so easily and face this huge step of starting a new school with nothing more then excitement and confidence. I love those kids!
....and me, well I did shed a few tears, have not done too much work today, I keep looking at the clock and their schedules wondering what they are doing right now. But tomorrow, well, that's another day and another story.
My plan for the rest of the week: once the kids are at school, work like crazy to be done by noon and Cannon Balls here I come! Float in the pool for a little R & R after my busy morning and then get ready to pick the kids up from school. .. yeah, I am going to be alright, I am going to be just fine!
Baby is entering first grade. He walked tall carrying his new backpack wondering what friends he will meet and trying to desperately to remember his address and phone number so he can "tell all his new friends".
First born looked so pretty, with a new haircut and clothes. Wanting to walk home from school, worrying about taking a shower in Gym, where her locker will be and wondering how many friends she will make. The both of them are so grown up and time has just gone by in a blink of an eye.
I am so proud of my kids that I can drag them across the country from NY to TX, that they settle into their new life so easily and face this huge step of starting a new school with nothing more then excitement and confidence. I love those kids!
....and me, well I did shed a few tears, have not done too much work today, I keep looking at the clock and their schedules wondering what they are doing right now. But tomorrow, well, that's another day and another story.
My plan for the rest of the week: once the kids are at school, work like crazy to be done by noon and Cannon Balls here I come! Float in the pool for a little R & R after my busy morning and then get ready to pick the kids up from school. .. yeah, I am going to be alright, I am going to be just fine!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Random thoughts
First of all, is anyone actually reading this stuff? Do I have a secret follower of my thoughts or is this stuff just hanging in cyber space and then one day in the future some earthling wonders what the hell a blog is and what would posses a woman to right about it??? Anyway I digress.....
Top 5 funny things that happened recently thanks to baby.
1. Mum, when you were young was Abraham Lincoln president?
2. Standing in the line at Target baby asks the cashier, some 6ft 3" pimply face kid, "Did you like Pokemon when you were a Kid, coz I would like to buy your old cards?"
3. Same line at Target, looks in the return bin while at the checkout and states" scuse me, there is Spiderman stickers in here and since they are not in the right place can I keep them?"
4. Tells some random lady in the store" I am saving my money 'cos I get paid for chores but my mum makes me clean the whole house up and down, for like only 60 cents"
and the number 5 funny thing is....
5. While driving to the ENT baby asked why we keep checking his ears. I replied that we don't want any hearing problems since he has problems with his ears. " Oh no! am I going to be deaf? cos, that means I have to learn that hand stuff"
What a character and his mine, all mine.
Top 5 funny things that happened recently thanks to baby.
1. Mum, when you were young was Abraham Lincoln president?
2. Standing in the line at Target baby asks the cashier, some 6ft 3" pimply face kid, "Did you like Pokemon when you were a Kid, coz I would like to buy your old cards?"
3. Same line at Target, looks in the return bin while at the checkout and states" scuse me, there is Spiderman stickers in here and since they are not in the right place can I keep them?"
4. Tells some random lady in the store" I am saving my money 'cos I get paid for chores but my mum makes me clean the whole house up and down, for like only 60 cents"
and the number 5 funny thing is....
5. While driving to the ENT baby asked why we keep checking his ears. I replied that we don't want any hearing problems since he has problems with his ears. " Oh no! am I going to be deaf? cos, that means I have to learn that hand stuff"
What a character and his mine, all mine.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Updates
What have we been up to since I last posted?...Well, The kids both had their first check ups with their new pediatrician. We started with Baby because he has ear tubes and many issues. Well, he is 75% for height and he can't hear out of his left ear, so..... referral to ENT and begin all this crap again. Baby has always had issues with his hearing and speech and I had noticed his speech has been declining, well now we know why. Get those ears cleaned out, hearing reinstalled and he will be sounding like a Texan cowboy in no time.
Funny event at the Doctors. During the exam, the Doctor explained that she needed to look in baby's underwear. The face on Baby was priceless! A half lopsided grin with a "I don't know if I like this part" After the Doctor had asked him to cough a couple of time and he was getting dressed Baby stated" I'm not sure if I like her looking at my privates!"
Next was firstborns turn, 95% for height, no surprises there, she is only 4 inches away from me! Well, it comes to the underwear thing again and Baby was also in the exam room at this time. We made him turn and face the wall to give his sister privacy. then, in all innocence Baby loudly pronounced" It's OK. I have always wanted to see my sisters privates!"
I quickly turned to look at the Doctor, Was she laughing ?or at the least please let her have slight smile? or was she about to loose her lunch at this perverted family from NY? Thankfully she was grinning. ........Phew! Guess she has now heard it all!
Funny event at the Doctors. During the exam, the Doctor explained that she needed to look in baby's underwear. The face on Baby was priceless! A half lopsided grin with a "I don't know if I like this part" After the Doctor had asked him to cough a couple of time and he was getting dressed Baby stated" I'm not sure if I like her looking at my privates!"
Next was firstborns turn, 95% for height, no surprises there, she is only 4 inches away from me! Well, it comes to the underwear thing again and Baby was also in the exam room at this time. We made him turn and face the wall to give his sister privacy. then, in all innocence Baby loudly pronounced" It's OK. I have always wanted to see my sisters privates!"
I quickly turned to look at the Doctor, Was she laughing ?or at the least please let her have slight smile? or was she about to loose her lunch at this perverted family from NY? Thankfully she was grinning. ........Phew! Guess she has now heard it all!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Boys
What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of?
Frogs and snails
And puppy-dogs' tails,
That's what little boys are made of.
What are little boys made of?
Frogs and snails
And puppy-dogs' tails,
That's what little boys are made of.
Here's proof!Monday, July 27, 2009
Movie Tavern
Another great weekend completed in Texas. Saturday was a nice lazy pool day. Firstborn had a play date and we all hung around in the pool, had a BBQ and went for ice cream. The perfect idyllic summer day. Sunday was cloudy and storms were approaching therefore we went to the movies. Now, this is something new to me coming from NY, no not going to the movies, but a movie tavern. It is set up like a regular movie theatre but every other row is taken out and replaced with a Bar. You can order drinks and food while you sit back and watch the movie. What More can you want!!! Alcohol to get you through yet another kids movie, in 3D no less.
Actually we saw G-Force which was pretty good. Should I be scared that I like movies with talking Guinea Pigs in them? What happened to the R rated horror movies I loved so much?what happened to the back row make out session hoping my parents didn't show up for the same movie? Oh well, we all change and this weekend we may go see Aliens in the Attic...another round please!!
Actually we saw G-Force which was pretty good. Should I be scared that I like movies with talking Guinea Pigs in them? What happened to the R rated horror movies I loved so much?what happened to the back row make out session hoping my parents didn't show up for the same movie? Oh well, we all change and this weekend we may go see Aliens in the Attic...another round please!!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Getting to know the neighbourhood
Well, it has been 1 month since we arrived in Texas. Feelings so far? Love it! I, of course miss our friends and family but all in all the experience and adjustment has gone smoothly. What have we done so far? Have found the local library, very busy, smaller then we are used to but very nice. The kids and I all became members, checked out books and have already been late returning them so no changes there. This past weekend was very exciting. Our first visit to a real Texas ranch. We set off with excitement in out hearts and even listened to some country music on the way. This was difficult for soul mate who is more used to listening to Black Eyed Peas not eating them. We arrived, and boy it was no disappointment. Cactus, dust, cattle, deer, horses and real live cowboys! Is there anything more hot then a good looking man in tight jeans, stetson, spurs, cowboy boots riding his trusty horse? ( I could think of other things he could be riding but we won't go there!).
Baby had an absolute blast, looking for snakes and coming up to me asking for baggies to take home the bugs he found. Unfortunately mama could just not get her hand on those baggies. Darn it! He also made a new Friend of Black Lab, Halle.
Firstborn enjoyed herself to with the horse riding etc but she did get a little bored looking for deer at 11pm with a spotlight on the pick up. OMG, I think I might be a redneck. Thankfully, there was a beautiful newborn present to keep firstborn happy.
There is nothing like sitting around the fire pit , listening to the occasional whinny of a horse or mooing of a cow looking for it's calf, hearing the gigantic crickets chirping. I wanted to get out my pioneer dress and cowboy boots , cook brisket and start putting my washing through the wringer, but then I realized the only cowboy boots I have were purchased in NY, the closest dress I have to pioneer woman is a little cotton spaghetti strap number, I don't know where to get a wringer and I am a vegetarian! Oh, well it was good while it lasted.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The trip
I know, I know, I have not made an entry in so long but I do feel I have a good excuse. I will bring you up to date and we can start from there, be warned it is going to be a long entry.....
Well, here we are in good 'ole Texas! We left NY on Friday June 12th. Firstborn was already home with us because due to another incident at her wonderful school I did not send her back after Tuesday (that could be a whole other entry). We were all excited, we had the snacks loaded in the car, we had the cooler with all the drinks, we had bags of activities to keep our kids entertained and possibly Bebop (Gramps). We were unable to fit everything into the moving truck so after claiming dramatically that I couldn't live without anything we gave a few choice pieces to our friends and neighbours. Soul mate gave up a lawn mower and a grill with a promise that this Fathers day would be one to remember. The kids gave up their desks. Me?....well......I forget
So anyway we leave at 6.00pm, feeling slightly like the Beverley Hillbillies with the dog, gramps , kids and a big old Penske. Our goal was Cincinnati Ohio. We sang songs, we told jokes, we had packed the 2 way radios so cell phone calls were rampant, we laughed, we cried, we whined , we moaned and we slept! 2am we were in our hotel in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Saturday morning, goal North Little Rock, Arkansas. We had a filling breakfast at Bob Evans, which took way too long and did not get on the road until 11am. Soul mate was not a happy camper and this is how the day went. Looking at the darling TomTom (Samantha I owe you one!) we knew we just were not going to handle another 10 hours of driving especially when literally 8 minutes after leaving Bob Evans I was being asked if we were there yet, the DVD player had broken and we were drawing an imaginary line down the back seat which we had already crossed over several times resulting in "brat and meanie". Oh it was going to be a long one! ( is cracking open a beer at 11am while driving wrong?)
Cancelled the hotel in Little rock and planned to get to Memphis Tennesee. This was accomplished by 6.30pm at night. Found a hotel that would take dogs, had dinner, swimming and hit the hay for the last leg of our adventure.
Sunday morning wake up call for 6.00 am, on the road by 7am and excitement was brewing, Today we would be pulling in our driveway!!! Making great time as it was a Sunday with no traffic. Suddenly, it got darker, and darker, and darker, and holy Sh@%! have you ever been to one of those water parks where there is a huge barrel that dumps gallons and gallons of water on your head? Well, I was driving thru one of those in Memphis. I was leading the whole way with Penske following. I could only see 2 white lines in front, the winds were 80 miles an hour (no kidding), crawled to an exit and waited the storm out at a gas station. Advised by the gas attendant that this was series of 3 hurricanes and the third was to hit by noon. Gulp! we got outta of there asap and headed to Dallas, Tx. Due to the fact that I had also packed my cell phone charger we made a stop the day before and bought another set of 2 way radios, which made the drive go by a lot quicker, especially when every time baby got on the radio he always addressed his father as "whassup my brother!!!" Finally 6.00pm after 11 hours on the road we pulled in to our new abode. Wow! some trip, what a house and let the adventure begin.......
Well, here we are in good 'ole Texas! We left NY on Friday June 12th. Firstborn was already home with us because due to another incident at her wonderful school I did not send her back after Tuesday (that could be a whole other entry). We were all excited, we had the snacks loaded in the car, we had the cooler with all the drinks, we had bags of activities to keep our kids entertained and possibly Bebop (Gramps). We were unable to fit everything into the moving truck so after claiming dramatically that I couldn't live without anything we gave a few choice pieces to our friends and neighbours. Soul mate gave up a lawn mower and a grill with a promise that this Fathers day would be one to remember. The kids gave up their desks. Me?....well......I forget
So anyway we leave at 6.00pm, feeling slightly like the Beverley Hillbillies with the dog, gramps , kids and a big old Penske. Our goal was Cincinnati Ohio. We sang songs, we told jokes, we had packed the 2 way radios so cell phone calls were rampant, we laughed, we cried, we whined , we moaned and we slept! 2am we were in our hotel in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Saturday morning, goal North Little Rock, Arkansas. We had a filling breakfast at Bob Evans, which took way too long and did not get on the road until 11am. Soul mate was not a happy camper and this is how the day went. Looking at the darling TomTom (Samantha I owe you one!) we knew we just were not going to handle another 10 hours of driving especially when literally 8 minutes after leaving Bob Evans I was being asked if we were there yet, the DVD player had broken and we were drawing an imaginary line down the back seat which we had already crossed over several times resulting in "brat and meanie". Oh it was going to be a long one! ( is cracking open a beer at 11am while driving wrong?)
Cancelled the hotel in Little rock and planned to get to Memphis Tennesee. This was accomplished by 6.30pm at night. Found a hotel that would take dogs, had dinner, swimming and hit the hay for the last leg of our adventure.
Sunday morning wake up call for 6.00 am, on the road by 7am and excitement was brewing, Today we would be pulling in our driveway!!! Making great time as it was a Sunday with no traffic. Suddenly, it got darker, and darker, and darker, and holy Sh@%! have you ever been to one of those water parks where there is a huge barrel that dumps gallons and gallons of water on your head? Well, I was driving thru one of those in Memphis. I was leading the whole way with Penske following. I could only see 2 white lines in front, the winds were 80 miles an hour (no kidding), crawled to an exit and waited the storm out at a gas station. Advised by the gas attendant that this was series of 3 hurricanes and the third was to hit by noon. Gulp! we got outta of there asap and headed to Dallas, Tx. Due to the fact that I had also packed my cell phone charger we made a stop the day before and bought another set of 2 way radios, which made the drive go by a lot quicker, especially when every time baby got on the radio he always addressed his father as "whassup my brother!!!" Finally 6.00pm after 11 hours on the road we pulled in to our new abode. Wow! some trip, what a house and let the adventure begin.......
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Packing
OK, I don't know if anyone is left out there in cyber space since it has been so long since I have posted but I am going to continue anyway 
as if I am standing on the stage at Kodak Theatre preaching to the American Idol fan base! 2 days left to Texas and oh boy what has been happening. Here is a quick and brief update... deep breath.. here we go.....Got the 26 foot moving van Tuesday, soul mate and I had dentist cleanings, apparently for some reason I must be stressed as I am grinding my teeth more than usual and have worn away a filling that now has to be replaced Back to the dentist Thursday. Soul mate's teeth are perfect as he like to keep reminding me. Dress up in business attire and get on the road to a work lunch only to have boss cancel . Incidentally boss knew early in the morning lunch was cancelled and forgot to mention this. Got a call from the bank in Texas to inform us that the papers we had frantically got notarized on Saturday and next day aired to Texas, had mistakenly by them, been dated wrong and needed to be redone. ... ran back to the bank to get new papers notarized and Fed Exed to Texas. Called vet for heart worm and flea drops, only to be advised Dog has not had a vet appointment for over a year so dog rushed to the vet at 2.30pm...$232 later that was taken care off. Meanwhile I am supposed to be working and training a new nurse, Poor girl she must think that our house is an utter insane asylum. Kids picked up from school, drove one to a play date second to karate then a play date. Start loading the truck while no kids around. kids return, put to bed, one crying because she is going to miss her friends.. close truck, have a soak in the hot tub and go to bed......and that was just Tuesday!!!!!!. Today....Wednesday I think.... call from Texas the house is officially ours and keys were given to our realtor...what house? .....Texas where?..... What is my name?....... Why am I drooling?...Brylin anyone?????
as if I am standing on the stage at Kodak Theatre preaching to the American Idol fan base! 2 days left to Texas and oh boy what has been happening. Here is a quick and brief update... deep breath.. here we go.....Got the 26 foot moving van Tuesday, soul mate and I had dentist cleanings, apparently for some reason I must be stressed as I am grinding my teeth more than usual and have worn away a filling that now has to be replaced Back to the dentist Thursday. Soul mate's teeth are perfect as he like to keep reminding me. Dress up in business attire and get on the road to a work lunch only to have boss cancel . Incidentally boss knew early in the morning lunch was cancelled and forgot to mention this. Got a call from the bank in Texas to inform us that the papers we had frantically got notarized on Saturday and next day aired to Texas, had mistakenly by them, been dated wrong and needed to be redone. ... ran back to the bank to get new papers notarized and Fed Exed to Texas. Called vet for heart worm and flea drops, only to be advised Dog has not had a vet appointment for over a year so dog rushed to the vet at 2.30pm...$232 later that was taken care off. Meanwhile I am supposed to be working and training a new nurse, Poor girl she must think that our house is an utter insane asylum. Kids picked up from school, drove one to a play date second to karate then a play date. Start loading the truck while no kids around. kids return, put to bed, one crying because she is going to miss her friends.. close truck, have a soak in the hot tub and go to bed......and that was just Tuesday!!!!!!. Today....Wednesday I think.... call from Texas the house is officially ours and keys were given to our realtor...what house? .....Texas where?..... What is my name?....... Why am I drooling?...Brylin anyone?????
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Today is the day after our leaving party. We all had a great time and it was a resounding success. Thanks to all our friends and family. It was the perfect send off.
Now I need to concentrate on completing the packing to be ready for our cross country journey. Today we had planned to spend the day packing. Soul mate cleaned the lawn mover, weed whacker, packed the kitchen, cleaned the garage, mowed the lawn, Firstborn cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen, Me....laundry, Motrin, left overs, vacuum, Motrin more left overs, 2 hour nap, Motrin, left overs, spurt of energy, cleaned my office, made dinner for the kids (leftovers), Motrin, Tums (from all those left overs).... now I am sipping a peppermint tea, thinking of bed, reflecting on the day realising just how busy I have been!
Now I need to concentrate on completing the packing to be ready for our cross country journey. Today we had planned to spend the day packing. Soul mate cleaned the lawn mover, weed whacker, packed the kitchen, cleaned the garage, mowed the lawn, Firstborn cleaned the bathrooms and kitchen, Me....laundry, Motrin, left overs, vacuum, Motrin more left overs, 2 hour nap, Motrin, left overs, spurt of energy, cleaned my office, made dinner for the kids (leftovers), Motrin, Tums (from all those left overs).... now I am sipping a peppermint tea, thinking of bed, reflecting on the day realising just how busy I have been!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Happy Anniversary
Today I have been married for 15 years. I am proud of that fact as not many people can say that in today's day and age. I feel like I should get all sappy about how 15 years ago my dreams came true, my life began, my one and only etc, etc but I have only just recently expressed how I feel about Soul mate and well, let's be honest he doesn't need his head to get any bigger!
Instead let's just touch on the subtle changes of a relationship with your spouse over the years. Soul mate and I have always exchanged the traditional gifts. Our first anniversary, Paper, I wrote a poem of my undying love, Soul mate hand colored a photo of me on our wedding day, we had a romantic dinner with candlelight a hot bath and you can imagine the rest!
Over the years we have celebrated in similar ways. Now, it is 15 years, we have a babysitter, and this is how it goes....
Soul mate opens the door to the basement (where my office is located) and yells "Tonight we are going to have some fried greasy food, in a bar, followed by numerous Lagers (beer), followed by more disgusting greasy food and ending with a fried lager!"
I love you babe! you know the way to my heart!
Instead let's just touch on the subtle changes of a relationship with your spouse over the years. Soul mate and I have always exchanged the traditional gifts. Our first anniversary, Paper, I wrote a poem of my undying love, Soul mate hand colored a photo of me on our wedding day, we had a romantic dinner with candlelight a hot bath and you can imagine the rest!
Over the years we have celebrated in similar ways. Now, it is 15 years, we have a babysitter, and this is how it goes....
Soul mate opens the door to the basement (where my office is located) and yells "Tonight we are going to have some fried greasy food, in a bar, followed by numerous Lagers (beer), followed by more disgusting greasy food and ending with a fried lager!"
I love you babe! you know the way to my heart!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Parents....you have to love 'em
Just to preface my parents have an account here since they travel within the US so much however the account is in Soul mates name. They are currently traveling and wanted access to their account so Soul mate got them an ATM card. A recent conversation that took place between my parents and Soul mate (When reading, please use your best British accent for Parents):
Parents: We have been trying to buy gas with this card and it won't work
Soul mate: That's because it's an ATM card , you can only draw money out.
Parents: Oh, so it's not a Debit card?
Soul mate: No, it's an ATM card, that you requested, you can draw money out from anywhere in the country
Parents: Oh, It's just we wanted to buy cousin Gas and the card won't work
Soul mate: No, it's an ATM card, pay cash for the gas
Parents: Oh, we really wanted to buy the Gas but they will only takes cards
Soul mate: Let cousin buy the Gas on his card and then pay him in cash which you can get out with the ATM card
Parents: Oh, we are worried we might need more cash, can we get more?
Soul mate: You can get $300 a day
Parents: Oh, can you increase the limit?
Soul mate: No, but you can draw money out daily, that should be plenty
Parents: Oh, we like the Debit card, because now we just have all this cash.
Soul mate: You can use the cash, it works like a Debit card
Parents: Oh, we just like the debit card because we have so much cash
Soul Mate: It is the card you wanted
Parents: Can you send us a check because we are scared we might run out of money
Soul mate: ..............Click
Parents: We have been trying to buy gas with this card and it won't work
Soul mate: That's because it's an ATM card , you can only draw money out.
Parents: Oh, so it's not a Debit card?
Soul mate: No, it's an ATM card, that you requested, you can draw money out from anywhere in the country
Parents: Oh, It's just we wanted to buy cousin Gas and the card won't work
Soul mate: No, it's an ATM card, pay cash for the gas
Parents: Oh, we really wanted to buy the Gas but they will only takes cards
Soul mate: Let cousin buy the Gas on his card and then pay him in cash which you can get out with the ATM card
Parents: Oh, we are worried we might need more cash, can we get more?
Soul mate: You can get $300 a day
Parents: Oh, can you increase the limit?
Soul mate: No, but you can draw money out daily, that should be plenty
Parents: Oh, we like the Debit card, because now we just have all this cash.
Soul mate: You can use the cash, it works like a Debit card
Parents: Oh, we just like the debit card because we have so much cash
Soul Mate: It is the card you wanted
Parents: Can you send us a check because we are scared we might run out of money
Soul mate: ..............Click
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Quick update
Just a quickie to keep you informed about the move. The home inspector completed the evaluation at our house in Texas and it passed with flying colors. We have all the info on our sale and now have a closing date of May 29, 2009. Yippee! Things seem to be going smoothly (whisper) and I just looked at the calender and realized I have 3 weeks left to get my arse into gear and pack. Ever wish you were Samantha from Bewitched? Next week is our leaving party then we will have 1 week left until we mosey on down to Texas, y'all where I am fixin to furnish my new house.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Here we go again....
I feel compelled to write about my observations that have occurred within the Lockport City School district particularly Roy B Kelly. I have 2 children that attend this elementary school. One is a student in the 4th grade and has been attending this school since Kindergarten. Through the Grades K, 1 and 2, my child excelled as student, incurring repots cards to make a parent proud with no blips on their academic career. We as parents were observing the slow decline of the school. The cliental, the poverty, the teachers but as responsible parents felt that out home ethics would prevail over the school environment. Alas that was not to be.
As my child has now gone thru third and fourth grade, the decline of this school is sadly beginning to have an impact. My child is becoming a product of her environment. We now endure street talk; my child has been verbally sexually harassed, sworn at, called every imaginable name under the sun, words that’s meaning I did not expect to have to explain to a 10 year old child.
I have always belonged to the school of thought that you do not fight your child battles but encourage then to handle the issues through the appropriate channels but when my child approaches a teacher regarding verbal bullying and is asked buy said teacher “what do you want me to do about it?” when my child is being penalized by association and that other incorrigible student incurs Student of the month for honesty week because when they do something against the rules they always own up to, when my child is reversed bullied because her parents are two professionals, married for many years, are able to provide independently for their child. Enough is enough. This is the reason people are relocating, this is the reason private school enrollment is on the rise, this is the reason that we are moving and are counting the days, like a child waiting for Christmas, to get the heck out of this area. Our cries of outrage have fallen on deaf ears; the only cries that get heard are the ones that are below the poverty line, from one-parent families, from children of felons. Well good luck Lockport because we have had it. Why do you always lose the good families? This is why!
As my child has now gone thru third and fourth grade, the decline of this school is sadly beginning to have an impact. My child is becoming a product of her environment. We now endure street talk; my child has been verbally sexually harassed, sworn at, called every imaginable name under the sun, words that’s meaning I did not expect to have to explain to a 10 year old child.
I have always belonged to the school of thought that you do not fight your child battles but encourage then to handle the issues through the appropriate channels but when my child approaches a teacher regarding verbal bullying and is asked buy said teacher “what do you want me to do about it?” when my child is being penalized by association and that other incorrigible student incurs Student of the month for honesty week because when they do something against the rules they always own up to, when my child is reversed bullied because her parents are two professionals, married for many years, are able to provide independently for their child. Enough is enough. This is the reason people are relocating, this is the reason private school enrollment is on the rise, this is the reason that we are moving and are counting the days, like a child waiting for Christmas, to get the heck out of this area. Our cries of outrage have fallen on deaf ears; the only cries that get heard are the ones that are below the poverty line, from one-parent families, from children of felons. Well good luck Lockport because we have had it. Why do you always lose the good families? This is why!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Love
I was listening to a song of the radio today. It was one of those typical love songs about young love etc. I began to think of all the loves in my life but the one most important to me is the one of soul mate. I truly believe, and always have, that there is your one complete match that was written in the stars predestined when you were just a twinkle in your father's eye. I have found mine and every day feel truly blessed that, somehow, some way a girl from England, came to Canada, went shopping in the USA and found the most wonderful thing to ever happen to her. Whoever, whatever you are, that made the stars line up and fate fulfill it's purpose, I Thank You! I am truly grateful.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Talent
People have many talents of various degrees, some can sing, some can draw (Soul mate), some have talents of dubious qualities (me and please don't ask)but a good friend of mine is extremely talented in the photography department
These shots take my breath away.
These shots take my breath away.
Thank you for Friends such as these. Just remember whether your talent is as picture perfect or if it is being able to remain standing after 6 shots of Tequila while singing "New York, New York" we are all special in our own way.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
...The day after
Today is a mellow day and will probably filled with lots of packing. Yesterday, we had our garage sale. Quite a interesting crowd. ....Who would have thought?
What really makes we laugh is that we always put a start time in the ad and these clowns are waiting outside the house 45 minutes before the start time. These guy are all collectors and bum rush the garage like I am giving away free Tim Horton's along with a pack of smokes.
Anyway, it was a successful day, followed by a celebratory dinner where we informed the kids that we got the house we wanted. Shirley Temples all round!
Just one more thing, we signed the contracts on the sale of our house in NY on March 26, 2009. The approximate close date is May 26, 2009. A total of 8 weeks. We signed the contracts on the purchase of out house in Texas on May 16, 2009 and will be closing no later then June 8, 2009. A total of 3 weeks. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....need I say more.
What really makes we laugh is that we always put a start time in the ad and these clowns are waiting outside the house 45 minutes before the start time. These guy are all collectors and bum rush the garage like I am giving away free Tim Horton's along with a pack of smokes.
Anyway, it was a successful day, followed by a celebratory dinner where we informed the kids that we got the house we wanted. Shirley Temples all round!
Just one more thing, we signed the contracts on the sale of our house in NY on March 26, 2009. The approximate close date is May 26, 2009. A total of 8 weeks. We signed the contracts on the purchase of out house in Texas on May 16, 2009 and will be closing no later then June 8, 2009. A total of 3 weeks. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....need I say more.
Friday, May 15, 2009
The loves of my life
I have two wonderful children, a boy and girl. Most of the time I look at these amazing human beings with awe and wonder but there are those days when.........
Well, today was one of them. Baby was petting our family mutt, quietly, contently, when Firstborn comes into the room to advise him he is doing it wrong. She proceeded to instruct him on the correct technique on petting a dog (obviously she is the expert since she attended and graduated vet school). Then it all went downhill from there and to cut a long story short ended with a kick to the shin by one and a punch to the belly by the other. OMG! ...and it was only 6.30am!!!
Needless, to say they were sent to their separate corners, isolated for the rest of the morning until it was time for school and grounded until they are 50. There are some days that I just cannot recall too easily those angelic faces , wrapped in swaddling clothes, blinking up at me. All I can recall is that big 'ole head being sweatily pushed forth, the stitches I received and the D & C's that followed.
Thank the Lord for short term memory loss because once those kids come running out of school, Baby tripping over his backpack that's about the same size as he is and firstborn bearing proudly her latest test score, all is forgiven.
Well, today was one of them. Baby was petting our family mutt, quietly, contently, when Firstborn comes into the room to advise him he is doing it wrong. She proceeded to instruct him on the correct technique on petting a dog (obviously she is the expert since she attended and graduated vet school). Then it all went downhill from there and to cut a long story short ended with a kick to the shin by one and a punch to the belly by the other. OMG! ...and it was only 6.30am!!!
Needless, to say they were sent to their separate corners, isolated for the rest of the morning until it was time for school and grounded until they are 50. There are some days that I just cannot recall too easily those angelic faces , wrapped in swaddling clothes, blinking up at me. All I can recall is that big 'ole head being sweatily pushed forth, the stitches I received and the D & C's that followed.
Thank the Lord for short term memory loss because once those kids come running out of school, Baby tripping over his backpack that's about the same size as he is and firstborn bearing proudly her latest test score, all is forgiven.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The moving saga
So for the next installment in the rodeo to Texas. Two weeks ago Soul mate and I went house hunting in Texas. We viewed 19 houses in one day!.... with one of us with a slight hangover and one of us with taco induced gas (Clue: One of them was not the realtor). We took video of houses that we were interested in as after the first 10 or so they all blur together and the only memorable thing was whether Soul mate used the bathroom and did he remember to flush?
Anyway, we found a home that was 90% what we were looking for. It had the 4 bedrooms, the game room, the pool and some grass for the dog to yellow and the kids to play. We put an offer on this house Tuesday. We knew it was a fairly low offer but compared to the neighbour that was also for sale, (bigger and less money), this owner was over priced. This old buffoon came back to us yesterday with a reduction of $5000 with a request to lease from us for 1 month. Obviously, this is not feasible since we close on our property hopefully on May 22, 2009. Our agent advised this old maggot that leasing was not an option so he retaliated stating that without the lease option he wants the asking price. Good luck with that son!
So last night I had to soothe soul mate who was ready to curl into a ball while hugging his bottle of spiced rum. I on the other hand am not too upset. I feel we are in the driver's seat and this old fool can suck in my exhaust fumes.
Having cajoled soul mate to a functioning status of acceptance doesn't this old codger come back to us today with a counter offer. Who's laughing now old man!!!!!!! Let the games begin. Stayed tuned!
Anyway, we found a home that was 90% what we were looking for. It had the 4 bedrooms, the game room, the pool and some grass for the dog to yellow and the kids to play. We put an offer on this house Tuesday. We knew it was a fairly low offer but compared to the neighbour that was also for sale, (bigger and less money), this owner was over priced. This old buffoon came back to us yesterday with a reduction of $5000 with a request to lease from us for 1 month. Obviously, this is not feasible since we close on our property hopefully on May 22, 2009. Our agent advised this old maggot that leasing was not an option so he retaliated stating that without the lease option he wants the asking price. Good luck with that son!
So last night I had to soothe soul mate who was ready to curl into a ball while hugging his bottle of spiced rum. I on the other hand am not too upset. I feel we are in the driver's seat and this old fool can suck in my exhaust fumes.
Having cajoled soul mate to a functioning status of acceptance doesn't this old codger come back to us today with a counter offer. Who's laughing now old man!!!!!!! Let the games begin. Stayed tuned!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The begining
OK, here we go. Have never done anything like this before and may never do it again. What prompted me to do this. except the fact that it is just like talking to myself? I am moving from NY state to Texas in a few weeks. Having been born and raised in the UK, adventured to Canada, and currently residing in NY, I thought maybe it might be a good idea to write things down. If you came here looking for some insightful self help snippet, I think you are out of luck but if you like to hear a woman of 40 ramble on, Welcome!
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